WHO'S COMING: Bronx Zoo Shoot 'Em UP

[MDJAK]

When: Saturday, December 20, 2008

Where: Bronx Zoo: Meet at the Polar Bear Enclosure at 10:15 a.m. (Zoo opens at 10)

Why: So we can freeze our butts off and have a bit of fun.

Why (2): Because all you New York POTNers are a bunch of deadheads and never do nothing together if someone don't give you a good swift kick in your arse.

So, who's coming?

Me.

[Ultimate CC]

If I wasn't going to NYC to take pics I would be there for sure, I will probably go after xmas though...

[MDJAK]

The excuses are startin' already. Too bad you won't be in the running for the B&H gift certificate to be given out to the one whose pictures are voted best of the day.

[ooo]

Do I hear Mark treating us breakfast and buying us all shiny souvenirs at b&h?

[shomat]

I was just talking about going to the Bronx Zoo, but at night for the Christmas lights. I've shot them before though, and don't know if they change much from year to year. I don't imagine so.

[BottomBracket]

My excuse: my son has a chess tournament the whole day, then we will go watch an NBA game afterwards. Let the arse kicking begin! :D

[condyk]

My excuse: I went one January a few years back and hardly saw any animals it was so cold, so I learnt my lesson :-) How's that 200-400mm VR for walkaround Marky? A bit big I reckon but I expect you hire a golf cart for your zoo trips :-)

[MDJAK]

Do I hear Mark treating us breakfast and buying us all shiny souvenirs at b&h?

You're darn tootin' I'm treatin'. My distinct pleasure.

I was just talking about going to the Bronx Zoo, but at night for the Christmas lights. I've shot them before though, and don't know if they change much from year to year. I don't imagine so.

No nighttime christmas lights this year; energy saving measure. Sucks, but that's a fact.

My excuse: my son has a chess tournament the whole day, then we will go watch an NBA game afterwards. Let the arse kicking begin! :D

Chess tournaments are not only B O R I N G, but a highly overrated spectator sport. As to NBA basketball, do they still play that sport? Does anybody still watch it? I think not.

My excuse: I went one January a few years back and hardly saw any animals it was so cold, so I learnt my lesson :-) How's that 200-400mm VR for walkaround Marky? A bit big I reckon but I expect you hire a golf cart for your zoo trips :-)

Used it today at Hunter Mountain shooting some snowboarding. As long as it's mounted on a monopod, it's a pleasure to use, incredibly sharp, super fast focus. Love it.

In the zoo, Connie=me=boy, hang it over the shoulder, like an over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder, and it's also just poifekt.

me

[nicksan]

My excuse: I just don't like you...you deadbeat TC seller. ;-)

[nicksan]

Do people yell out "YOU DA MAN!" when someone makes a "sweet" chess move?

My excuse: my son has a chess tournament the whole day, then we will go watch an NBA game afterwards. Let the arse kicking begin! :D

[MDJAK]

My excuse. I just don't like you...you deadbeat TC seller. ;-)

I think I found the cap. Really, I did. I also have a structure called the Brooklyn Bridge for sale. Get it before it goes quickly with buy it now on ebay.

I love you, Nicky. :lol:

me

[nicksan]

Souveniers like a cap for a 2X TC?
He better be...:lol:;)

Do I hear Mark treating us breakfast and buying us all shiny souvenirs at b&h?

[ooo]

Psh, who uses 2x teleconverters... just purchase yourself a new lens, shesh.

[nicksan]

What can I say? Mark's a good salesman! (...or B.S. artist!;))

I gave it a good cleaning, but everytime I use the 2x TC I always wonder where his hands have been, and especially the pouch...he likes using lens pouches in certain ways from what I hear.:lol:

Hey Mark, maybe you've got another Canon telephoto lens nestled in that funky unused-for-3-months gym bag of yours?:lol:


Psh, who uses 2x teleconverters... just purchase yourself a new lens, shesh.

[MDJAK]

we will go watch an NBA game afterwards. :D

On what, your 13" black and white TV? :lol:

What can I say? Mark's a good salesman! (...or B.S. artist!;))
Hey Mark, maybe you've got another Canon telephoto lens nestled in that funky unused-for-3-months gym bag of yours?:lol:

Good salesman and B.S. artist, an excellent combination if I do say so myself. :lol:

And I'll have you know if you used your camera as often as I use my gym bag, you'd need a trillion terabytes of storage to hold all them pics. ;)

So, it looks as if I'll be shootin' alone. What a bunch of WIMPS. Not to worry, I'm a shoe-in for the b&h gift certificate I was going to give away.

Maybe next time, suckers.
me

[ooo]

I bet you used up the gift certificate anyways. Knowing you the "B.S. artist" :D

[shomat]

I'd go if I could.

My excuse: hosting guests.

[nicksan]

What he really meant to say was, and I think I speak for almost all of us New Yorkers...

My excuse: I don't like being seen with strange looking men with aging white hair.

I would have to agree with that sentiment...:lol:


Hey, is the admission at the zoo same during the winter Mark? It really does suck at the zoo in the winter. Well, except for the lack of people, which is actually a great thing.


I'd go if I could.

My excuse: hosting guests.

[MDJAK]

The zoo is the best in the winter. Excellent landscapes, no people. Almost as good a combination as a capless 2x tc kept in a hermetically sealed jockstrap attached to a 70-200.

As to admission, I know nothing about that, you cheapskate. I'm a supporting memba.

me

[nicksan]

Yeah...and what's next?
Oh yeah, I have an idea. Let's go to the Botanic Gardens across the street from the zoo to shoot all those dead flowers!:lol:

The zoo is the best in the winter. Excellent landscapes, no people. Almost as good a combination as a capless 2x tc kept in a hermetically sealed jockstrap attached to a 70-200.

As to admission, I know nothing about that, you cheapskate. I'm a supporting memba.

me

[MDJAK]

Yeah...and what's next?
Oh yeah, I have an idea. Let's go to the Botanic Gardens across the street from the zoo to shoot all those dead flowers!:lol:

Been there, done that.

maybe we can count on you to come up with something interesting to shoot.

Oh, wait, we can't even count you. You're a midget. :lol:

[nicksan]

Aw man...that's just mean man.:lol:

I already have plenty of interesting stuff to shoot. Like my cats, charts, boxes, faucets, dead grass in my backyard, rain gutter, 2x TC with missing cap...If I wanted to shoot some gorillas, I can just hang out with you man!;):lol:

Does 5'6" qualify for a midget? If so I think you've insulted more than a billion people in the world!;)

Been there, done that.

maybe we can count on you to come up with something interesting to shoot.

Oh, wait, we can't even count you. You're a midget. :lol:

[MDJAK]

5'6"? Who you kidding? You trying to sneak in an inch on us?

And if I can insult a billion people in one fell swoop, I'm damn talented. :lol:
me

[condyk]

Creeping around a dingy zoo, winter time, dark days and early dusk, no people around, animals cuddling up together against the winter chill, MCJackie with camera in hand ... what kind of geezer are you sir?!

[MDJAK]

An old, crotchety, one, sire. :lol:
me

PS: I didn't go. I picked up a black on black '09 Acura MDX Sport model instead. First went to DeFonte's Sandwich shop in Brooklyn, 60 miles south of my humble abode, for hot roast beef heros (my son and me, that is) dripping in gravy on the absolute best hero bread going.

Then stopped off in Chinatown, went to Wo Hop, the best restaurant around, took home three orders of Duck Yat Gaw Mein, which is roast duck soaking in a delicious broth surrounded by amazing noodles, shrimp and lobster sauce, and a few other goodies. Hit the car dealer on the way home.

Actually had my G10 with me to take some shots of taking delivery of the car, but was too busy with paperwork, synching my new iPhone to the bluetooth, transferring my phone book to the car, etc.

Just got home, ate some soup, and about to make a few cappuccinos and watch some TV.

What'd you all do, cuddle up to stay warm, in your dingy, dark homes before dusk? ;)

me

[shomat]

Accompanied a friend to J&R for his first post-kit lens optical purchase, then shot around Chinatown.

[nicksan]

Mark,

I thought you'd be hanging with the Polar Bears at the zoo, but I guess you wised up in the end.

You tryin' to show off? Acura MDX 09? Are we supposed to be impressed by your lavish lifestyle? A few cappuccionos? You drink that from a gold plated cup with embedded diamonds or something? Eating some roast beef heroes and then going to Wo Hop for some Duck on the go? Who do you think you are?

...ok, I am impressed.

So what did I do today? Pretty much similar to what you did...I shoveled some snow, took a dump, watched some TV. OK...so I didn't buy a brand new MDX today and I don't have a son to share a nice juicy roast beef sammich with...

Mark, you lookin' for a short Asian dude to adopt? ;-)

[condyk]

First went to DeFonte's Sandwich shop in Brooklyn, 60 miles south of my humble abode, for hot roast beef heros (my son and me, that is) dripping in gravy on the absolute best hero bread going.

Then stopped off in Chinatown, went to Wo Hop, the best restaurant around, took home three orders of Duck Yat Gaw Mein, which is roast duck soaking in a delicious broth surrounded by amazing noodles, shrimp and lobster sauce, and a few other goodies.

Now that is a cool day ...

I sat home in my pyjamas and an overcoat watching a Rat gnaw on the corner of a discarded Pizza box. Just livin' the life :-)

[SuzyView]

Sorry I missed this. It was my sister's birthday, too, but I couldn't travel. Did it snow? And I'm so jealous. I love the food in NYC. I had the best pizza there 2 weeks ago on 27th and 2nd in NYC, I think.

[BottomBracket]

Chess tournaments are not only B O R I N G, but a highly overrated spectator sport. As to NBA basketball, do they still play that sport? Does anybody still watch it? I think not.


Dude, tell me about it. Watching paint dry or hanging out at the lens forum is more exciting. But hey, my son won first place in his section yesterday, so it's all worthwhile ;)
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p696457112-4.jpg

I didn't go to the NBA game last night because I didn't want to drive to Jersey (Nets) through all that slush. Oh well, the tickets were free anyway, hehe.

[SuzyView]

Dang! It was bad weather.

Congrats on your son winning yesterday, Pio.

Mark, coming down anytime?

[nicksan]

Pio, the chess match pic is even more boring...so much so that Zenfolio's security mechanism kicked in. A latest update they implemented sparing the rest of the world from having to go through all the torturous pics.

Phew, that was close...

The Nets? You'd have to pay me to go watch them play!:lol:

Dude, tell me about it. Watching paint dry or hanging out at the lens forum is more exciting. But hey, my son won first place in his section yesterday, so it's all worthwhile ;)
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p696457112-4.jpg

I didn't go to the NBA game last night because I didn't want to drive to Jersey (Nets) through all that slush. Oh well, the tickets were free anyway, hehe.

[rfreschner]

PS: I didn't go. I picked up a black on black '09 Acura MDX Sport model instead.

Ah, you did pick one up - congrats!

dripping in gravy on the absolute best hero bread going.


What happened to that diet mister??!! :D

P.S. - The 5D MkII came along just in time to mate with that 100-400. Now if the bleepin snow would stop!! ;)

[MDJAK]

Mark,

took a dump

ROFLMAO :lol:

[MDJAK]

Ah, you did pick one up - congrats!



What happened to that diet mister??!! :D

P.S. - The 5D MkII came along just in time to mate with that 100-400. Now if the bleepin snow would stop!! ;)

Hey, I was wondering if you were still alive. Thanks for breakfast, sir.

Now how's about some feedback, you rat.

How'd the kitchen come out?

I know you Canon dudes/dude-ettes (and I'm still one at heart) won't be much interested, but I just got an SU-800 for the first night of Chanukah, something I specifically asked for. It's the equivalent of the STE-2, a remote speedlight commander. I'm going outside to take a pic of my new ride to post for you guys. Stay tuned.

BTW, wanna know what else exciting I'm doing? I wish I was watching a rat gnaw on an old pizza box. No, I'm reloading Mac OS X, as after downloading a security update last night on my MacBook Pro, it refuses to boot. After two hours on the phone with Apple, this was the solution. damn.
me

[MDJAK]

Oh, don't worry about the diet. I was at the gym this morning and did a spin class for an hour after lifting for an hour. All's well in that department.

me

[MDJAK]

All right, just a quick lousy snap. What's up with those round things in the pic? I was holding my speedlight in my hand, pointing it straight at the car, standing in my slippers in the snow on my deck that my kids were too lazy to shovel. Shot with the 24-70, ISO 1000, from about 25 feet away.
http://www.pbase.com/image/107324699.jpg

[MDJAK]

Dang! It was bad weather.

Congrats on your son winning yesterday, Pio.

Mark, coming down anytime?

I'd love to, Suzy, but no immediate plans. Big things in the offing at work will keep me busy for a while. How was your ellis island jaunt? Did you post any pics anywhere? Link me, baby.

me

[rfreschner]

Hey, I was wondering if you were still alive. Thanks for breakfast, sir.

de nada....

Now how's about some feedback, you rat.????? Are you talking eBay type feedback? If so, where do you post this? If you're talking about feedback on the lens - love it - for the little bit of time I've actually used it. :D

How'd the kitchen come out?Not even close to done yet. I think I need to bring in the professionals! :shock:

I know you Canon dudes/dude-ettes (and I'm still one at heart) won't be much interested, but I just got an SU-800 for the first night of Chanukah, something I specifically asked for. It's the equivalent of the STE-2, a remote speedlight commander. I'm going outside to take a pic of my new ride to post for you guys. Stay tuned.Do you get a new toy for every night of Chanukah? If so, I think I'm switching religions!! ;)

I'm reloading Mac OS X, as after downloading a security update last night on my MacBook Pro, it refuses to boot. After two hours on the phone with Apple, this was the solution. damn.
meAnd, here I am, typing away on my Vista laptop..... :p

Honestly - sorry to hear that....it sucks to have to rebuild a machine.....

[Skrim17]

I'd guess the round reflections are the rain/sleet that is falling around here.

[rfreschner]

All right, just a quick lousy snap.

What's a nice ride like that doing outside on a night like this??!!

[MDJAK]

Here ya go, sonny.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6872006&postcount=9200
It's in the market watch section.

My wife gets the garage spot. My dogs get the other side of the garage. I get the dog house.

[MDJAK]

No, I only give out the new toys every night, to the wife and three kids. Tonight I gave her concert tickets. My son got the leatherman skeletool xc, my middle daughter who deserves nothing but a swift kick where the sun doesn't shine got whatever my wife gave her, and my baby, my 17 year old angel who is the star of the longest running single thread on this forum, (hint, hint) got an old C note. She collects old bills.
me

[rfreschner]

I get the dog house.

Ain't that always the way...... :mrgreen:

[MDJAK]

Ain't that always the way...... :mrgreen:


Yep, unfortunately. :lol:

Actually, I've got it good, real good, and from the looks of that sly smile on your face as I downed my fifteenth cup of coffee that morning, you ain't doin' so bad either.

me

[rfreschner]

you ain't doin' so bad either.

I count my blessings every day!

[SuzyView]

So when are you adopting me, Mark?

[nicksan]

Hey Mark, did you notice the key scratch I made for you on the passenger side to commemorate this special occasion? It reads "Dead beat TC Cap guy".

Oh, you used the D3 for that shot. My bad. I thought you used the cell phone camera. Good goin'...

And why didn't you get the "drug dealer" tint on the front windows? Disappointing.

I shovel my own snow....well that's because I don't have kids.

Maybe I should swing by your house, slip on purpose, then sue you. That will allow me to get a nice ride like your 2009 Acura. (Actually I have the same vehicle...but better. It's a vintage 2001 model.)

:D

All right, just a quick lousy snap. What's up with those round things in the pic? I was holding my speedlight in my hand, pointing it straight at the car, standing in my slippers in the snow on my deck that my kids were too lazy to shovel. Shot with the 24-70, ISO 1000, from about 25 feet away.
http://www.pbase.com/image/107324699.jpg

[nicksan]

I think it was more like dandruff falling out of Mark's unwashed head.
Dude, for goodness sake, take a shower already!:lol:

I'd guess the round reflections are the rain/sleet that is falling around here.

[nicksan]

You wimps.

I rule my household. What I say goes. I buy what I want to buy. I do what I want to do.

....then I wake up from this fantastic dream to reality...

Hey, I own 3 cats...so I guess that puts me in the "cat house". Sounds better than the dog house.;):D


Yep, unfortunately. :lol:

Actually, I've got it good, real good, and from the looks of that sly smile on your face as I downed my fifteenth cup of coffee that morning, you ain't doin' so bad either.

me

[MDJAK]

You wimps.

I rule my household. What I say goes. I buy what I want to buy. I do what I want to do.

Ohh, My Hero!!!! :lol:

[condyk]

... did a spin class for an hour ...

I'm not sure feeling dizzy after a night on the beers counts as exercise :twisted:


I rule my household. What I say goes. I buy what I want to buy. I do what I want to do.

Yeah, that's you and your Chimp 'special friend' Bonzo :confused:

[ooo]

Oh, you used the D3 for that shot. My bad. I thought you used the cell phone camera. Good goin'...

bw!Oh that gave me a good laugh.

[MDJAK]

Yeah, NICKSAN, that's you and your Chimp 'special friend' Bonzo :confused:

:lol: :lol: You tell him, Conniemeboy.
bw!Oh that gave me a good laugh.

Who you laughin' at, bud? I'll have my dwarf friend Nickiesan open a can of woop arse on ya. :lol:

me

[nicksan]

Hey man, if I put gel on my hair and spike it up, I am around 5'8"...which takes me out of the dwarf category.

Hey man, at least my hair ain't all white like yours you geezer!:lol:


:lol: :lol: You tell him, Conniemeboy.


Who you laughin' at, bud? I'll have my dwarf friend Nickiesan open a can of woop arse on ya. :lol:

me

[nicksan]

Hey, take a number.
I am first in line!:lol:

So when are you adopting me, Mark?

[MDJAK]

adoption papers are being filed as I type. I'll have my lil sister Suzy and my baby brudda Nickysan by New Year. Yippee.

me

[rfreschner]

Yeah, yeah...you'll get a couple of new relatives, but did you get the SB-900 or what?? :p

[MDJAK]

I got the SU-800. Duh!!!

Do you see the 900 in my signature yet? Sheesh.

My bday is in January. I believe the 900 will rear its huge head then. I sure hope so. :)
me

[condyk]

adoption papers are being filed as I type. I'll have my lil sister Suzy and my baby brudda Nickysan by New Year. Yippee.

me

Man, ya learn something new every day here. I thought Suzie was yer wife and Little Nicky yer son already ... or maybe she is also yer sister which would make him yer brudda/son :confused::confused:

[rfreschner]

Hey what do I know from Nikon, eh! SB this, SU that.....too confusing - I'll stick with Canon. ;)

[nicksan]

Are you gonna force us to sell our Canon Gear?
More importantly, do I get to drive that nice and shiny '09 MDX?
Oh baby!:D

adoption papers are being filed as I type. I'll have my lil sister Suzy and my baby brudda Nickysan by New Year. Yippee.

me

[nicksan]

This adoption thing has me all confused.
Folks are gonna have a hard time believe I am his brudda/son being that I'm not nearly as difficult to look at as brudda/pappa Mark.:lol:

Man, ya learn something new every day here. I thought Suzie was yer wife and Little Nicky yer son already ... or maybe she is also yer sister which would make him yer brudda/son :confused::confused:

[MDJAK]

Man, ya learn something new every day here. I thought Suzie was yer wife and Little Nicky yer son already ... or maybe she is also yer sister which would make him yer brudda/son :confused::confused:

Ya got it all wrong as usual, connieboy. Nickysan is my 8 year old daughter. :lol:

Hey what do I know from Nikon, eh! SB this, SU that.....too confusing - I'll stick with Canon. ;)
That's what they all say. ;)

Are you gonna force us to sell our Canon Gear?
More importantly, do I get to drive that nice and shiny '09 MDX?
Oh baby!:D
Once you grajy-eight from that Big Wheel and skateboard, come a knockin. But if you see the SUV a-rockin', don't come a-knockin.

This adoption thing has me all confused.
You're easily confused. :lol:
me

[MDJAK]

Hey, Nicky, come out from under your christmas tree. There ain't no 300 f2.8 under there, no matter how hard you look. Oh, I almost forgot, you don't even have to bend down to snoop under there. :lol: :lol: ;)

me

PS: Happy New Year, and Feliz Ano to our english speaking crew.